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Public Health Nursing is the integration of nursing
practice and public health practice applied to the
preservation of the health of the Indian population.
Public Health at the
OKCIC provides services that are fully accessible to our
patients in order to provide holistic care. Patients will
be seen by appointments and/or allowed a same day
appointment in the Public Health Clinic.
In an ongoing attempt to
improve the quality of care, education and services of
the Public Health Nursing Department, collaborations have
been established with many local, state and national
organizations. As a result of these partnerships, new
programs and expanded services are currently available.
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Women’s Health: Public Health provides
case management for abnormal pap smears. A Public Health
Nurse will work closely with the providers to ensure your
follow-up is complete and you receive quality education
regarding your diagnosis.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Public
health provides case identification, counseling and
follow-up for the treatment of STD’s, education on the
disease process, prevention, testing and treatment of STD’s.
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HIV Program: Provide pre/post test
counseling, education & prevention, referrals to outside
agencies for medical and social services.
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OKCIC
 Breast
Care Program: OKCIC Breast Care Program is funded by a
grant from the Central Oklahoma Affiliate of the Susan G.
Komen. We offer a full time Registered Nurse to promote
breast health education for all female patients ages 15 and
over. OKCIC provides mammogram appointment reminder phone
calls, education on SBE (self breast exams) and annual
mammograms to all female patients over the age of 40. The
Mammogram van makes site visits 3 times per month. The
Breast Care Coordinator also provides case management of
abnormal mammograms referral and follow up and breast cancer
patients. Monthly support groups for breast cancer meet on
the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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Immunization Program: Public Health
provides immunizations to children ages zero to eighteen as
well as influenza and pneumonia vaccines to high-risk
patients by appointment on a regular basis and by walk in
during flu season. In order to access Public Health for
immunizations without seeing a provider ,
the patient must have a current physical in the last twelve
months. Public Health has implemented a program for
children ages zero to six to provide immunizations in the
patient’s home. The Immunization Program staff utilizes the
Oklahoma State Immunization Information System (OSIIS) to
track vaccination history. Education is provided on vaccine
preventable diseases, importance of immunizing and
immunization schedule. Immunization staff are available to
administer vaccines at a patient’s home, school and other
locations.
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Caregiver’s Program: The Public
Health department is now offering support services for
caregivers. Support groups are forming with specific
types of care specialties. Other informational
services are also available. We want all Caregivers to
know how important they are to our community. Please
call or come by for more information.
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CHR Program: The Public Health
department has a CHR (Community Health Representative)
program available for patients with established charts that
are unable to access the Clinic without transportation being
provided. You must have a medical appointm ent
or a minor child with a medical appointment. Other
departmental appointments will be booked according to
vacancy. You must live in Oklahoma County, the appointment
needs to be between 10 am and 2 pm (except for Wednesday);
you must make your appointment for transportation two weeks
in advance; you must confirm your need for transportation
24-48 hours before your appointment and verify the address
or no pickup will be made; you must call CHR 24 hours in
advance to cancel and you must comply with CHR Patient
Responsibilities.
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Prescription Assistance Program: The
program is ran by private drug manufacturers that provide no
cost or low-cost prescription medications for patients who
cannot afford them. Each company decides if you qualify for
their program. Some have strict income guidelines. Each
company has different rules and some companies have
different rules for different medicines. You may qualify to
get some drugs but not others. Most companies will ask if
you have applied for Medicaid. Some companies will request
proof that you have applied for Medicaid and will request a
denial letter. To see if you qualify for Medicaid, go to
your local Department of Human Services office: North OKC
(405) 522-5818 or South OKC (405) 644-5700.
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Smoking Cessation Classes: The Public
Health and Behavioral Health staff are offering stop smoking
classes tailored to assist the patient in smoking cessation
and provide education on tobacco related diseases,
medication and quitting.
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Wellness/Education Programs: The
Public Health department sponsors various educational
programs periodically including but not limited to
children’s programs. Our children’s programs are designed
to teach prevention of disease and promote optimal health
for girls and boys. Events for these groups are scheduled
periodically to provide ongoing interaction.
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Children’s Health Fair: During the
last week in July, OKCIC provides a Children’s Health Fair
for all school age children. The children are able to
access: Medical for sports physicals and physical exams,
Public Health for immunizations, Optometry for vision
screenings, Dental for dental screenings, Nursing for
hearing screenings, and Behavioral Health for Behavior Risk
Assessment surveys.
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TURTLE Camp: Public Health teams up
each
year with the BRAID team to organize the annual children’s
Diabetes Prevention Camp. Children ages eight to
eleven are invited to learn about diabetes and are
challenged to begin a healthier lifestyle in order to
prevent diabetes.
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Tuberculosis: PPD skin test placement
and readings, referrals if results are positive, education
disease process and prevention.
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Home Visits: Follow up per provider
referral, the Public Health staff will go to a patients’
home and provide nursing services. Some of which include:
dressing changes, wound assessment, education, help with a
new medication, abnormal lab follow up, home safety
assessments, and immunizations.
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School Visits: Health Education at
area schools provided and necessary immunizations to
children (with parent’s consent).
For more information
about any of these programs or services, please contact the
Public Health Department at (405) 948-4900 ext. 212.
The
WIC office is located just east of the OKCIC in suite
750 and has been opened since December 1, 2006. To date, it
has served over 100 participants. The staff includes Sonia
Monk, WIC Coordinator and registered dietitian and Kathy Longhat, WIC Clerk.
WIC
Benefits are
available for eligible pregnant women and/or their children
under the age of 5 years.
WIC
provides:
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Nutrition
classes
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Supplemental foods
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Infant
formula
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Healthcare
referrals
WIC
is a federal funded program administered by the Oklahoma
State Department of Health that provides nutrition
education and supplemental foods for those who qualify.
What is WIC?
WIC is a federally funded program administered by the
Oklahoma State Department of Health that provides nutrition
education and supplemental foods for those who qualify.
WIC’s goals:
Improve children’s diets to make them healthier
Improve the diets of women who are pregnant or have recently
given birth
Reduce miscarriages and get babies off to a healthier start
Decrease the incidence of iron deficiency anemia in children
Increase early prenatal care
Who can get WIC?
Low income pregnant and breastfeeding women, or women who
have delivered within the last six months, as well as
infants, and children under age five. Participants must be
determined to be at nutritional risk and their income must
fall below 185 percent of poverty level. You may be eligible
if you receive Food Stamps, TANF or Medicaid and have
documents showing current eligibility.
What do I need to bring to the WIC office?
Here is a list of examples of what must be provided by the
participant if they want to be considered for eligibility.
Call the clinic if you need help deciding what to bring or
if you cannot provide any of the information below.
Identification:
Hospital record (crib card, ID bracelet)
Birth certificate
Immunization record
Social Security Card
Driver’s license
Photo ID
Recent pay stub (30 days or less)
Work / school ID
Food Stamps, TANF or Medicaid documents showing current
eligibility
Proof of home address:
Utility bill
Rent / mortgage receipts
Shelter verification
Foster care placement papers
Food Stamps, TANF or Medicaid documents showing current
eligibility
Proof of income:
Pay stubs (two from last 90 days per person)
Income tax return
Bank statement
Food Stamps, TANF or Medicaid documents showing current
eligibility
What will I get from WIC?
Supplemental foods:
Iron fortified formula
Iron fortified infant cereal
Milk
Cheese
Juice high in Vitamin C
Eggs
Dried beans
Peanut butter
Tuna
Carrots
Nutrition Education:
Gestational diabetes
Breastfeeding moms
Feeding a picky eater
Feeding an infant
Feeding a child
Anemia (low iron levels)
Gaining weight at a healthy pace while pregnant
Lactose intolerance
Pregnancy before 18 years of age
Dental health
Vegetarian diets
Referrals:
Immunizations
Physician (prenatal care, well baby appointments)
Family planning services
Food Stamps
Medicaid
Child Support Enforcement
Other programs through DHS
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